Category: Give Back

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Made in America

Our nation now comes together to rally support for Team USA, and with the Olympic spirit fueling our pride, we are reminded of its power to unify us. Our country’s biggest rivalries are quieted for a few weeks as we stand behind just one team… America.

The commitment and pride given to our athletes showcases the same type of support we should offer to companies driving the success of businesses and workers in America. It takes a country of people and consumers – growing companies, creating local jobs, making products locally and sustainably – to flourish. Without this, we risk depleting the strength of our country – and unraveling the fabric that makes us so unique.

Olympic athletes train with a vision to be the best. As consumers, our economy wins when we “Buy American.” It becomes our responsibility to seek labels and products made by our friends and neighbors. Although not easy, convenient or always realistic, every conscious decision to do this makes us stronger. It strengthens us and stabilizes the foundation for a successful economy.

“Made in the U.S.A.” has always been at the core of Dogeared’s vision and identity. Over the last 21 years, our pride has grown with our business, and we embrace our philosophy to keep jobs at home, source products locally, use eco-friendly production and serve our communities responsibly. We are a Certified American “B” Corporation, holding our business accountable to comprehensive social and environmental performance standards while taking care of our own employees.

With the spirit of unity igniting our pride, America is poised for success in the Olympic games. This is the inspiration for Dogeared’s ‘Go For The Gold’ collection – celebrating the qualities like passion and drive that can elevate anyone to a higher level, including athletes, companies and individuals. The very concept of going for the gold is simply about striving to reach your highest potential. We celebrate those that give their all, take ownership of who they are and what they are capable of. As we continue this journey, always remember to celebrate life’s victories with pride and spirit.

-Merlin Clarke
Owner, Dogeared

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One Voice

Dogeared is constantly learning about the flow of karma in our lives. Case in point: we have worked closely with One Voice, an L.A. based nonprofit, since 1991. One Voice provides assistance to low-income families, including scholarship assistance to young adults in need. In 1992, Leticia, who came from a family of 11, was one of the first recipients of a One Voice scholarship. No one in Leticia’s family had been to college before – yet this bright and determined young woman attended Wellesley College thanks to this remarkable program. One Voice contacted Leticia, and recently, Dogeared received a surprise visit from her. It was a delight to learn that she is the mother to two children and works as a guidance counselor in Torrance – now helping other young adults prepare for their futures. Leticia has come full circle…and we’re privileged and proud to be part of such an outstanding human being’s journey.

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Stand Up 2 Cancer

Stand Up 2 Cancer, one of Dogeared’s newest non-profit partners, is “a movement created to raise funds to accelerate groundbreaking cancer research that will get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives.”

Elizabeth, our sales director, and Malissa, web director, went out to Angels’ Stadium bright and early this past Sunday to participate in the MLB 5K Run/Walk benefiting Stand Up to Cancer.

Dogeared was part of television history on September 10th at the Stand Up 2 Cancer TV broadcast! It was a primetime fundraising event supporting collaborative cancer research and a grassroots movement to end cancer forever. The celebs were out for this star-studded event—and they were studded in Dogeared jewels!

Marcia and Merlin Clarke, Dogeared’s owners, were delighted when they were asked to create the official necklace of the evening, and gave a one to all the stars at the show!